Animal welfare

Public consultation for the draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry concluded on 26 February 2018. All submissions are being assessed by an independent consultant. The independent consultant’s report and the major submissions will be available in June 2018 on the Animal Welfare Standards – Poultry website. For further information contact aha@animalhealthaustralia.com.au.

Biosecurity Queensland administers the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (the ACPA) as part of its Animal Welfare project. While protecting animals, the ACPA has strict accountability mechanisms to safeguard the rights of individuals, and ensure investigations are undertaken in a fair and objective manner.